“Ayaw namin ng Nukleyar” this was the sentiment running through the hundreds of green-clad anti-BNPP gathered to commemorate the historic Welgang Bayan Laban sa Plantang Nukleyar of 1985. According to Nuclear Free Bataan Movement Chairperson Monsignor Tony Dumaual, the 1985 Welgang Bayan (WB) represents the vigor with which Filipinos fought against the commissioning of the … Continue reading →

On June 20, 1985, the province of Bataan was witness to the biggest protest-action directed against the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP), also known as the infamous “Monster of Morong”. That day was the tail-end of a three-day protest dubbed Welgang Bayan Laban sa Plantang Nukleyar that drew an estimated 33,000 concerned Filipinos from all … Continue reading →

Rep. Mark Cojuangco’s pet bill H.B. 6300 on the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) has been scheduled by the House of Representatives for plenary debates when it reconvenes in July. Incongruously, while the bill appropriates P100 million “for the conduct and completion of a validation/feasibility study to determine the viability of rehabilitating, commissioning and commercially … Continue reading →

Above is a video of the song Dambuhala sa Morong which was composed by the NUKLUS Band, an alternative and progressive rock band that performed during the 80’s. The song “Dambuhala Sa Morong” was originally written in 1980 which became the battle-cry of the Philippine anti-nukes movement. Click here to read a blog about the … Continue reading →

A move is afoot in the House of Representatives, initiated by Rep. Mark Cojuangco of Pangasinan, to rehabilitate for commercial operation the Bataan nuclear power plant (BNPP). The BNPP has been sitting idle for the past 23 years, a monument to government corruption and nuclear folly. Click here to read more

Below are images from the Prayer Rally last March 27, 2009 in Morong Bataan. Click on the thumbnails to enlarge Click here to read a blog about the event Click here to watch a short video from the event

What: Prayer Rally vs. the BNPP Where: Morong, Bataan When: March 27, 2009 – 9AM The Parish of our Lady of the Pillar, Morong, Bataan, supported by the Diocese of Balanga is organizing a prayer rally against the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant. There will be a mass, followed by a solidarity program with two parts. … Continue reading →

Is your district representative one of the 184 lawmakers who have endorsed a House Bill that seeks to revive the “Monster of Morong?” In a press conference held here today, the Network Opposed to Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (NO to BNPP) revealed the names of these legislators who signed Pangasinan Rep. Mark Cojuangco’s House Bill … Continue reading →

Greenpeace and Great Work Movement of Malate Church hosteda photo exhibit entitled: Fallout: the human cost of nuclear catastrophe. Below are photographs from the exhibit taken by AC Dimatatac of Greenpeace Click here to read a blog post about the photo exhibit

Philippine Star5 myths about Bataan Nuclear Power Plant, debunked | Philstar.comPhilippine StarSitting atop a 389-hectare government property along the coast of Morong, Bataan, the hulking Bataan Nuclear Power Plant has stood quietly since its ...In power-hungry PH, some advocate a nuclear revivalManila BulletinIn power hungry nation, some advocate a nuclear […]

The Straits TimesCall for nuclear revival in power-hungry PhilippinesThe Straits TimesMANILA • Filipino Wilfredo Torres was hired as a technician for South-east Asia's only nuclear power plant in the 1980s, but has spent the past decade giving guided tours at the never-used facility. The Philippines spent US$2.3 billion on the 621MW ...and more »

Philippine StarCan nuclear power solve energy gap in the Philippines? Scientist explainsPhilippine Star"That's why it (nuclear power plant) become very expensive, so that's the risk there," he said. The construction of the 620-MW Bataan Nuclear Power Plant, which sits atop 3.5-square kilometer government property at Napot Point in Morong […]

GMA NewsBataan nuclear plant can be revived, says Russian state firm RosatomGMA NewsSOCHI, Russia — The Bataan Nuclear Power Plant can be revived despite decades of disuse, Russia's state nuclear energy corporation Rosatom said amid calls for the BNPP's rehabilitation. "Our experts believe that if desired, it is possible to ...